and it wasn't until a close friend of mine that i actually met through the pageant -- her name's sharon chung. she's so passionate about politics that that's what encouraged me to do it. and so sometimes social media is great to see all of that, but you really need someone -- a friend, a family member -- i think to encourage it to really happen. >> yeah, good point. and, lan, i want to get your thoughts. but first we have some video of your swearing-in ceremony as a san jose city council member. let's roll the clip. >> i, lan diep... >> do solemnly swear... >> ...do solemnly swear... >> ...that i will support and defend... >> ...that i will support and defend... >> ...the constitution of the united states... >> ...the constitution of the united states... >> ...and the constitution of the state of california... >> ...and the constitution of the state of california... >> ...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... >> ...against all enemies, foreign and domestic. >> lan, you've spoke about wanting to make government more fun. we saw in that video you wearing your captain america shield. i ha